A violent brawl erupted among Oro cult followers in the municipality of Adjarra. The two factions clashed using machetes.
Serious injuries in a violent altercation between Oro cult followers in Adjarra. The incident took place within one of the local shrines, which had begun its festivities since August 20th.
Strongholds of the Oro cult, several municipalities in Ouémé and Plateau regions resonate with the rhythms of this cult, usually during the month of August every year. However, increasingly, local administrative authorities are establishing rules to regulate the festivities.
According to the Executive Secretary of the Adjarra Municipality, the shrine where the brawl occurred did not adhere to the rules. He stated on Bip Fm that the implicated shrine didn’t even receive authorization from the Mayor before commencing their activities.
He further explained that even for those who managed to secure authorization, they are obliged to observe a specific timeframe. This timeframe is from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM. Thus, the Oro cult is exclusively permitted within this time interval in the municipality until September 5th, 2023.
